Nathan Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Looking at a 72 Monte Carlo. Wanted to know if it came without a/c or they just pulled the compressor at some point. https://imgur.com/a/c8esYn8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Looks like factory air. The engine compartment pic shows a factory evaporator box on the left side of the firewall (which would be right side of the car in actuality). A/C cars have a different firewall than non A/C cars, unlikely someone would have went to the trouble of modifying a non-AC car to fit that equipment. A picture of the dash HVAC controls would help, but not really necessary. It should have air conditioning stuff listed as control options, not just heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 I agree with Joe. Appears to be a factory AC car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Yes, based upon the engine compartment picture it shows the evaporator box on the passenger side along with the Expansion Valve and POA Valve. Another note, it has the incorrect air cleaner for a small block car. rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Not that it matters now. But I also agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 I agree with the others, it's factory installed a/c and the air cleaner assy is incorrect. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Here we go again, find the wrong part game, lol The coolant overflow bottle, bottom left of pic was an add-on too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Heater hoses are wrong. But it looks to me like it should have air conditioning. Hmmm. The bracket on the passenger fender is there but nuttin in it. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Ok, here we go! Lololol. Has the a/c compressor mounting bracket on the exhaust manifold indicating, with the bracket on the passenger fender and the factory installed a/c box, what we have said.... It's a factory a/c car. What you didn't pick up on when mentioning the heater hoses, or you did, is that by the way the hose is going to the radiator, that it is the incorrect radiator installed. Overall a very nice complete 72. Missing a few other pieces but a very nice start. Next.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 I didn't even bother to mention the heater hoses, Ray Charles could have seen those were changed 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Ya that’s why I threw in the hose bracket on the fender. Lol. It is a nice car though. Very clean and complete. Pulling the compressor and hoses was not that uncommon. May we have to look for an engine swap. Hmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 I just looked at it again. That is a great example of an intact car. All the hoses are properly fastened on the wells. The wiring is not all butchered, etc. Very nicely kept. Other than missing wheel well molding the body is really nice. I’d buy that for the right price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SS Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Yes, I heartily agree! Factory air. Fo Sho, Yo? Jeff 1970 SS454 mit Air! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted November 24, 2021 Author Share Posted November 24, 2021 On 11/22/2021 at 3:03 PM, Rob Peters said: Yes, based upon the engine compartment picture it shows the evaporator box on the passenger side along with the Expansion Valve and POA Valve. Another note, it has the incorrect air cleaner for a small block car. rob On 11/22/2021 at 2:45 PM, Canuck said: I agree with Joe. Appears to be a factory AC car. On 11/22/2021 at 6:28 PM, Dtret said: I just looked at it again. That is a great example of an intact car. All the hoses are properly fastened on the wells. The wiring is not all butchered, etc. Very nicely kept. Other than missing wheel well molding the body is really nice. I’d buy that for the right price. Thanks for the reply and the information. What do you think it is worth as is based on the pictures assuming it runs and drives with no hidden major issues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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